# Water

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## [Autoclaves](https://network.greenyourlab.org/t/autoclaves/51)

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Basics Run when full Set up a schedule and a rota to collect (But don’t overfill - make sure there’s steam flow) Encourage staff to group items together thoughtfully before sterilizing, making sure each autoclave c…

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## [Waterbaths](https://network.greenyourlab.org/t/waterbaths/357)

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Waterbaths Get a Cover Minimizes evaporation and maintains a stable temperature Metallic Bath Beads No water needed No evaporation No microbial growth = no germicides Less cleaning Hold bottles = no racks/weights Re…

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## [Other](https://network.greenyourlab.org/t/other/117)

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Ice Maker Instead of using ice from an ice maker, reuse ice packs or a bag of lentil beans. By choosing air-cooled icemakers, you eliminate the need for water cooling, which reduces water consumption and eliminates the…

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## [Water-Vaccum Aspirators](https://network.greenyourlab.org/t/water-vaccum-aspirators/116)

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Water-vacuum filtration is a method of creating a low to moderate vacuum usually for filtration or drying. It uses continuous water flow to pull air from a flask creating the vacuum (see photo). Replace vacuum aspirator…

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## [Washing Practices](https://network.greenyourlab.org/t/washing-practices/52)

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Dishwashers Run when full (set up a rota and schedule) Turn off when no in use Try using the Eco-program Check for leaks regularly Handwashing When washing things, don’t just leave the tap running as you walk away. It …

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## [Auditing](https://network.greenyourlab.org/t/auditing/1481)

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Performing a water audit is an essential step to identify water usage, usage patterns, and potential opportunities for water conservation. This process involves assessing how water is being utilized within a facility and…

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## [Taps](https://network.greenyourlab.org/t/taps/49)

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Basics Turn off when not in use Consider spring loaded DI water taps that requires users to manually hold the tap on and eliminate the chances of taps being left on unnecessarily. There are also electronic faucets that …

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## [Single Pass Cooling](https://network.greenyourlab.org/t/single-pass-cooling/50)

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Hook up a Recirculating Bath Don’t just let your cooling water go down the drain. The water is clean. Recycle it by using a cooling bath. You can hook up condensers in series. One cooling bath can cool multiple reactions…